Peter Walton

Peter Walton

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Position

Academy Forwards Coach

Peter Walton was appointed Academy forwards and transitions coach in September 2018.

Walton initially linked up with the U18s as an interim consultant.

The former Scotland back rower – who most recently was England U18s assistant coach – has overseen the development of some of England’s most talented forwards including the likes of Maro Itoje and Billy Vunipola.

During his time with England U18s, Walton and his coaching team oversaw three consecutive Grand Slams and had a sequence of 19 victories from mid-2008 until July 2010.